Travelin' Prayer
Billy Joel
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Hey Lord, take a look all around And I'd a find where my baby's gonna be Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight 'Cause she is far across the sea Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that she's gonna be alright And things are gonna be alright with me Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that all her dreams are sweet Said now, would ya guide her on the roads And make them softer for her feet Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that she's gonna be alright Until she's home and here with me Hey, Lord would ya look out for her tonight If she is sleepin' under the sky Said now, make sure the ground she's sleepin' on Is always warm and dry Um, don'tcha give her too much rain Try to keep her away from pain Because my baby hates to cry Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight 'Cause it gets rough along the way Said now, this song seems strange is just because I don't know how to pray Um, won'tcha give her peace of mind And if you ever find the time Won'tcha tell her I miss her everyday Hey Lord, take a look all around And I'd a-find where my baby's gonna be Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight 'Cause she is far across the sea Hey Lord, would ya look out for her tonight And make sure that she's gonna be alright Until she's home and here with me With me
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Travelin' Prayer" is a song that was originally written and performed by Billy Joel. He released it as part of his album named "Piano Man," which came out in 1973.
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GenreThis song embraces the country genre, which was unusual for Billy Joel, who was more commonly associated with pop, rock, and classical music.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it was not released as a single, "Travelin' Prayer" gained significant popularity, and it was one of the reasons why the "Piano Man" album peaked at number 27 on the Billboard 200.
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AccoladesBilly Joel's "Travelin' Prayer" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1974, in the category of Best Pop Vocal Performance Male.
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Composition DetailsThis song is characterized by its fast, rollicking tempo with catchy lyrics, a harmonica solo and a clear influence of the bluegrass/country music genre.
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Cover VersionRenowned country singer Dolly Parton recorded a cover version of "Travelin' Prayer" in 1999. Her rendition was included in her bluegrass album "The Grass is Blue".
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Dolly Parton's PerformanceDolly Parton’s version of "Travelin' Prayer" was relatively slower and included instruments such as a fiddle, mandolin, and banjo, also acknowledging the song's country and bluegrass roots.
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Chart Performance of Dolly's VersionDolly Parton's version of the song reached number 39 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in the United States in 1999.
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Accolades for Dolly's VersionParton’s version of "Travelin' Prayer" won a Grammy award in 2001 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
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Impact"Travelin' Prayer" is a prime example of how a song can transcend genres and artists, being equally embraced by fans of pop rock icon Billy Joel and country music legend Dolly Parton.
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